The event was held in Istanbul in May, welcoming 2.5 million visitors, which is a world record and will be organized in the Aegean city of Izmir from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. Teknofest kicked off in Ankara on Wednesday and will run through Sunday, showcasing a broad range of high-end technological innovations. It features exhibitions, workshops, airshows, competitions and seminars. The event has been organized by the T3 Foundation and the Turkish Industry and Technology Ministry jointly since 2018, in cooperation with dozens of ministries, public institutions, private firms and universities.